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Q #2 The validity of IQ tests as accurate measures of human intelligence have been the subject of much debate. A.) have been the subject of much debate B.) are often the subject of much debate C.) has been the subject of much debate D.) are a debate that is frequently held E.) are something that many have been debating

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Q #2 Answer The validity of IQ tests as accurate measures of human intelligence have been the subject of much debate. C.) has been the subject of much debate

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Q #3 Bob Hope, [long] [considered] a hero by many members [of] the military, [were] very patriotic. A.) long B.) considered C.) of D.) were E.) No error

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Q #3 Answer Bob Hope, [long] [considered] a hero by many members [of] the military, [were] very patriotic. D.) were

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Q #4 By virtue of [their] size and superior technological advances, the Russian army [was able] to quell the [aggressive] rebellion [with] unmatched efficiency. A.) their B.) was able C.) aggressive D.) with E.) No error

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Q #6 The surgical method [of inserting] the valve, [which includes] making a small incision between the ribs, [are intended] to shorten recovery time and reduce complications [associated with] traditional open-heart surgery. A.) of inserting B.) which includes C.) are intended D.) associated with E.) No error

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Q #7 The play director has announced [that] if anyone [wants] to try out [for] the musical, [they] should do so immediately. A.) that B.) wants C.) for D.) they E.) No error

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Q #7 Answer The play director has announced [that] if anyone [wants] to try out [for] the musical, [they] should do so immediately. D.) they

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Q #8 If asked to name a famous explorer, Christopher Columbus would probably be the person most of us would choose. A.) Christopher Columbus would probably be the person most of us would choose B.) most of us would probably choose Christopher Columbus C.) our choice for the most of us would probably be Christopher Columbus D.) Christopher Columbus would probably get most of our choices E.) most of our choices would probably be for Christopher Columbus

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Q #8 Answer If asked to name a famous explorer, Christopher Columbus would probably be the person most of us would choose. B.) most of us would probably choose Christopher Columbus

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Q #9 Located in Manhattan, many sightseers like to visit the Empire State building, a massive skyscraper constructed during the Great Depression. A.) many sightseers like to visit the Empire State building, a massive skyscraper constructed during the Great Depression B.) the Empire state building, a massive skyscraper constructed during the Great Depression many sightseers like to visit C.) and constructed during the Great Depression, many tourists like to visit the Empire State Building D.) the Empire State Building is a massive skyscraper, constructed during the Great Depression, that many sightseers like to visit E.) a massive skyscraper constructed during the Great Depression, the Empire State Building, is a place that sightseers like to visit

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Q #9 Answer Located in Manhattan, many sightseers like to visit the Empire State building, a massive skyscraper constructed during the Great Depression. D.) the Empire State Building is a massive skyscraper, constructed during the Great Depression, that many sightseers like to visit

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Q #10 [Having poured down heavily throughout the night, Felisha observed that the rain had leaked into the cellar] through the cracked window. A.) Having poured down heavily throughout the night, Felisha observed that the rain had leaked into the cellar B.) Felisha observed that the rain, which had poured down heavily throughout the night, had leaked into the cellar C.) Having poured down heavily throughout the night, the rain was observed by Felisha to have leaked into the cellar D.) Felisha observed the rain, having poured down heavily throughout the night, had leaked into the cellar E.) The rain, which poured down heavily throughout the night, leaked into the cellar as it was observed by Felisha

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Q #10 Answer [Having poured down heavily throughout the night, Felisha observed that the rain had leaked into the cellar] through the cracked window. B.) Felisha observed that the rain, which had poured down heavily throughout the night, had leaked into the cellar

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Q #11 [When looking] at satellite photographs of the area [affected] by Hurricane Katrina, the effects of the massive storm [are] [clearly] visible. A.) When looking B.) affected C.) are D.) clearly E.) No error

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Q #11 Answer [When looking] at satellite photographs of the area [affected] by Hurricane Katrina, the effects of the massive storm [are] [clearly] visible. A.) When looking

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Q #12 [Walking on four legs,] their two legged ancestry is revealed by their hind legs, which are longer than their front legs, making them slant forward when they stand. A.) Though modern crocodiles walk on four legs, B.) Four legged walkers, C.) Modern crocodiles, despite walking on four legs, D.) As four legged walkers, modern crocodiles, E.) Having four legs,

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Q #12 Answer [Walking on four legs,] their two legged ancestry is revealed by their hind legs, which are longer than their front legs, making them slant forward when they stand. A.) Though modern crocodiles walk on four legs,

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Q #13 [Quick to] [take advantage] of his mother’s [preoccupation in] proper nutrition, Jules [convinced] her to cook a large breakfast for him before he went to the beach for the day. A.) Quick to B.) take advantage C.) preoccupation in D.) convinced E.) No error

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Q #13 Answer [Quick to] [take advantage] of his mother’s [preoccupation] in proper nutrition, Jules [convinced] her to cook a large breakfast for him before he went to the beach for the day. C.) preoccupation in

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Q #14 Scientists [are amassing] evidence that the placebo [affect] is a physiological reaction, and that the expectation of a benefit [can trigger] the same neurological pathways as [real medication does]. A.) are amassing B.) affect C.) can trigger D.) real medication does E.) No error

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Q #14 Answer Scientists [are amassing] evidence that the placebo [affect] is a physiological reaction, and that the expectation of a benefit [can trigger] the same neurological pathways as [real medication does]. B.) affect

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Q #16 [Being as he is a perfect gentleman], Tommy is well known for his polite behavior even around strangers. A.) Being as he is a perfect gentleman B.) Although he is a perfect gentleman C.) Being a gentleman perfectly D.) A perfect gentleman E.) In being a perfect gentleman

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Q #16 Answer [Being as he is a perfect gentleman], Tommy is well known for his polite behavior even around strangers. D.) A perfect gentleman

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Q #15 Harper’s Conservative Party [favors lowering taxes, a more decentralized government, and the spending of less money] on imports. A.) favors lowering taxes, a more decentralized government, and the spending of less money B.) favor lower taxes, more decentralizing government, and spending less money C.) favors lower taxes, a more decentralized government, and a lesser expenditure D.) favoring lower taxes, a more decentralized government, and less money spent E.) favor lowering taxes, a more decentralized government, and spending less money

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Q #15 Answer Harper’s Conservative Party [favors lowering taxes, a more decentralized government, and the spending of less money] on imports. C.) favors lower taxes, a more decentralized government, and a lesser expenditure

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Q #18 [After completing] her examination of the patient, the medical intern [informed] the chief resident that the patient [was] not only feeling sick, [but dizzy], and therefore might have an infection. A.) After completing B.) informed C.) was D.) but dizzy E.) No error

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Q #18 Answer [After completing] her examination of the patient, the medical intern [informed] the chief resident that the patient [was] not only feeling sick, [but dizzy], and therefore might have an infection. D.) but dizzy

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Homework: Syllogism practice: Come up with a syllogism in answer to this prompt. How important is it to seek the opinions of others when making significant personal decisions? Then turn that syllogism into a paragraph. Print it out, bring it in.